Six bin lorries in Stockport, operated by Totally Local Company, will use solar power to help reduce emissions thanks to a link-up with a technology company, TRAILAR. TRAILAR has now been installed on six bin lorries operated by Totally Local Company in Stockport and it is estimated that by using … [Read more...]
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2,000 wind turbines set to be installed across Greater Manchester
Around 2,000 small wind turbines are set to fitted across Greater Manchester in a bid to help the city-region achieve its net zero targets. The plan is one of the first sustainable energy solutions to emerge from the newly created Energy Innovation Agency (EIA). The project will be delivered … [Read more...]
Government to consider further relief for energy intensive industries
As energy costs continue to rise, the government is consulting of further relief for businesses worst affected, including steel, paper, glass, ceramics, and cement manufacturers. The government is launching a consultation on plans to increase exemptions for certain environmental and policy costs … [Read more...]
Sustainability business network launches in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester’s Chamber of Commerce has launched a new free network for the city-region's business community to engage and collaborate on sustainability. The Business Green Scene aims to bring together businesses looking to become more environmentally friendly, covering all aspects of … [Read more...]
10p bag charge turns the tide on plastic waste
Billions of harmful plastic bags have been stopped from blighting our towns and countryside thanks to the single-use carrier bag charge, new figures reveal today (29 July). The 5p charge was introduced in supermarkets in 2015 and since then usage at the main retailers has dropped by a … [Read more...]
musicMagpie sees consumer tech revenue grow 15.9% in half-year results
Stockport-headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, has seen its revenue from consumer tech grow 15.9% in the six months to 31st May, the business has revealed in its interim half-year results. Refurbished consumer technology sales now account for 65% of the total revenue, and growth … [Read more...]
37 Greater Manchester SMEs take advantage of funding to help cut nearly 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions
37 companies in Greater Manchester are helping to cut nearly 4,000 tonnes of CO2 through funding and collaboration with universities via the Eco-I North West programme. Eco-I North West is a research and development initiative to help SMEs from any industry work with universities in the region to … [Read more...]
Comments sought after trial of traffic restrictions around schools
Stockport residents are being invited to share the comments on traffic restrictions around schools after a trial during the summer term. Seven schools in Stockport took part in a ‘School Streets’ trial, which restricted vehicle access to parents and guardians as well as through traffic at the … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester sets out plans for Net Zero
NHS Greater Manchester has set out its plans for the city-region's health and care system to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2038. The Green Plan, produced by the newly formed NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, sets out how the health and care system aims to eliminate its … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport backs government strategy for ‘Jet Zero’
Manchester Airport has welecomed the launch of the UK government's Jet Zero Strategy to support the aviation sector to reduce CO2 emissions. Launched at the Farnborough Air Show, the strategy outlines the government's approach to balancing the benefits to the UK economy of its aviation sector … [Read more...]
Trade union calls for legal maximum temperature for work
With Britain's hottest ever day expected on Tuesday 19th July, trade union GMB has called for workers to be protected with a maximum legal temperature for indoor workplaces. While government guidance exists to protect workers for low temperatures indoors, there exists no similar advice for high … [Read more...]
Consultation begins on Heaton Chapel walking and cycling upgrades
Local residents are being invited to share their views on proposals to improve safety for those walking and cycling on Broadstone Road in Heaton Chapel. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), in partnership with Stockport Council, are proposing the installation of a new signal junction that … [Read more...]
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